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El Jefe · 11-09-2012, 04:19 PM

I know there is a thread on guns in general, but I need to know some info regarding a good hunting rifle. Mind you, my knowledge on the models is extremely limited, so throwing around model numbers only would confuse me a bit.

I am looking to get a good general purpose hunting rifle and I want to get a good economy scope. I am not planning on hunting until I get my own land, but would like to start growing my collection. I am looking for a deer gun, nothing big game, just a good deer gun.

Price range, I would say around or under $500 (ideally). Any knowledge is appreciated, thanks!

Dayze · 11-09-2012, 04:25 PM

when you get your own land, let me know; I want to come shoot pistols on it. lol

there's a free CAssel jersey in it for you, if that sweetens the deal any

NewChief · 11-09-2012, 04:31 PM

Deer? Remington .270 or .30-06 for about $350 or so from Bass Pro. I'm sure some of the major hunters in here will have better advice.

tmax63 · 11-09-2012, 04:43 PM

If I had to pick a single caliber rifle it would be a 30-06. Very wide choice of ammo available and if you roll your own (reload) the options get even bigger. You would be hard pressed to find anyplace that sells ammo that wouldn't have '06 ammo on the shelf. Remington, Ruger, Savage, Winchester, there are tons of rifles around new and used. Very few rifles are shot enough to wear them out so don't be afraid of used. If the barrel is bright and clean an older "off-the-record" deal is hard to turn down and harder to trace. And a 06 would be fine for everthing that you could run across in North America although a little light for the biggest bears.

demonhero · 11-09-2012, 05:22 PM

For $500, I'd rank quality of rifles as follows:

1A Savage
1B Marlin
2 Mossberg
3 Thompson Center
Remington???

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**Bwana** · 11-09-2012, 05:07 PM

Don't skimp on the scope, trust me on that one. I would rather skimp on the rifle than a than a quality scope.

My go to gun is a stainless Remington 700 BDL 300 Untra Mag with a synthetic stock and a Leupold Vari-X III 3.5X10X50mm stainless scope. I have some ok scopes on some of my .22 plinking rifles, but there is a night and day difference between the optics. This Leupold is crystal clear and is also good for low light shots, because the 50mm lets in the extra light. You can drop anything from a speed goat to a moose/grizzly with that gun. It all depends on what bullet you use. I go with a 180gr Nosler Partition for most of the larger things.

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/

http://www.remington.com/

**SAUTO** · 11-09-2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

Don't skimp on the scope, trust me on that one. I would rather skimp on the rifle than a than a quality scope.

My go to gun is a stainless Remington 700 BDL 300 Untra Mag with a synthetic stock and a Leupold Vari-X III 3.5X10X50mm stainless scope. I have some ok scopes on some of my .22 plinking rifles, but there is a night and day difference between the optics. This Leupold is crystal clear and is also good for low light shots, because the 50mm lets in the extra light. You can drop anything from a speed goat to a moose/grizzly with that gun. It all depends on what bullet you use. I go with a 180gr Nosler Partition for most of the larger things.

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/

http://www.remington.com/

listen to bwana
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ghak99 · 11-09-2012, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

.My go to gun is a stainless Remington 700 BDL 300 Untra Mag with a synthetic stock and a Leupold Vari-X III 3.5X10X50mm stainless scope.

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I have a pair of 300 rums with a 4.5x14.56 & 6.5x20x56 L series and love them! If you like the 50mm Leupolds, you might rub one out with the 56 L series, low mount and awesome light gathering!

**Bwana** · 11-09-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ghak99

I have a pair of 300 rums with a 4.5x14.56 & 6.5x20x56 L series and love them! If you like the 50mm Leupolds, you might rub one out with the 56 L series, low mount and awesome light gathering!

Nice

Exoter175 · 11-09-2012, 05:12 PM

.30-06 is the way to go IMO, thousands of guns and variations available, finding ammunition is easy and its fairly cheap compared to most calibers. Choosing a scope is a whole different ball game that depends greatly on the distances you shoot, and what kind of information you're wanting to get from your sight. I'm a really big fan of Trijicon Accupoints

ghak99 · 11-09-2012, 05:16 PM

With that budget I'd suggest a .243 or .270 Remington 700 with a Leupold 3x9x40 VX-1. The Rem 700 is one of the of the most reliable and popular rifles out there and Leupold's reputation is about as good as it gets.

Don't laugh, but Walmart has been know to dump bargain guns at prices you won't find at many other places.

**Bwana** · 11-09-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghak99

With that budget I'd suggest a .243 or .270 Remington 700 with a Leupold 3x9x40 VX-1. The Rem 700 is one of the of the most reliable and popular rifles out there and Leupold's reputation is about as good as it gets.

Don't laugh, but Walmart has been know to dump bargain guns at prices you won't find at many other places.

Yep, they make a hell of a scope and their guarantee is second to none as well.

**Bwana** · 11-09-2012, 05:17 PM

On a side note, my second choice would be a 7mm. I can drill nails with that thing as well. I have never been a 30-06 fan and I have owned a few of them. With that being said, some guys love it.

Exoter175 · 11-09-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

On a side note, my second choice would be a 7mm. I can drill nails with that thing as well. I have never been a 30-06 fan and I have owned a few of them. With that being said, some guys love it.

You and I will disagree on the .30-06 vs. .300 ultra mag, but I completely agree with you on the 7MM. After that I'd probably say .270 or a .308 but I like to keep the .308 around for a different reason.

**Bwana** · 11-09-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Exoter175

You and I will disagree on the .30-06 vs. .300 ultra mag, but I completely agree with you on the 7MM. After that I'd probably say .270 or a .308 but I like to keep the .308 around for a different reason.

That's cool, that's why gun manufactures make numerous calibers. All I can say is I have pulled off some 700 yard plus shots with the 300 and I love it.

11-09-2012, 04:19 PM	Topic Starter
El Jefe Don't tread on me. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the peaches grow Casino cash: $9030572	Hunters and gunsman, lend me your ears! I know there is a thread on guns in general, but I need to know some info regarding a good hunting rifle. Mind you, my knowledge on the models is extremely limited, so throwing around model numbers only would confuse me a bit. I am looking to get a good general purpose hunting rifle and I want to get a good economy scope. I am not planning on hunting until I get my own land, but would like to start growing my collection. I am looking for a deer gun, nothing big game, just a good deer gun. Price range, I would say around or under $500 (ideally). Any knowledge is appreciated, thanks!
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11-09-2012, 04:25 PM	#2
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $5259358	when you get your own land, let me know; I want to come shoot pistols on it. lol there's a free CAssel jersey in it for you, if that sweetens the deal any __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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11-09-2012, 04:31 PM	#3
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9740204	Deer? Remington .270 or .30-06 for about $350 or so from Bass Pro. I'm sure some of the major hunters in here will have better advice. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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11-09-2012, 04:43 PM	#4
tmax63 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $3310400	If I had to pick a single caliber rifle it would be a 30-06. Very wide choice of ammo available and if you roll your own (reload) the options get even bigger. You would be hard pressed to find anyplace that sells ammo that wouldn't have '06 ammo on the shelf. Remington, Ruger, Savage, Winchester, there are tons of rifles around new and used. Very few rifles are shot enough to wear them out so don't be afraid of used. If the barrel is bright and clean an older "off-the-record" deal is hard to turn down and harder to trace. And a 06 would be fine for everthing that you could run across in North America although a little light for the biggest bears. __________________ An armed member of society is a citizen, an unarmed member is a subject. Last edited by tmax63; 11-09-2012 at 04:49 PM..
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11-09-2012, 05:22 PM	#5
demonhero Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kansas/bama Casino cash: $10004900	For $500, I'd rank quality of rifles as follows: 1A Savage 1B Marlin 2 Mossberg 3 Thompson Center Remington??? https://support.budsgunshop.com/cata...ducts_id/78136 https://support.budsgunshop.com/cata...ducts_id/70966 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/57401 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...08%20MT%20HVY/ http://grabagun.com/t-c-venture-308win-22-ws-syn.html
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11-09-2012, 05:07 PM	#6
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139663647	Don't skimp on the scope, trust me on that one. I would rather skimp on the rifle than a than a quality scope. My go to gun is a stainless Remington 700 BDL 300 Untra Mag with a synthetic stock and a Leupold Vari-X III 3.5X10X50mm stainless scope. I have some ok scopes on some of my .22 plinking rifles, but there is a night and day difference between the optics. This Leupold is crystal clear and is also good for low light shots, because the 50mm lets in the extra light. You can drop anything from a speed goat to a moose/grizzly with that gun. It all depends on what bullet you use. I go with a 180gr Nosler Partition for most of the larger things. http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/ http://www.remington.com/ __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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11-09-2012, 05:12 PM	#10
Exoter175 Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $10003166	.30-06 is the way to go IMO, thousands of guns and variations available, finding ammunition is easy and its fairly cheap compared to most calibers. Choosing a scope is a whole different ball game that depends greatly on the distances you shoot, and what kind of information you're wanting to get from your sight. I'm a really big fan of Trijicon Accupoints
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11-09-2012, 05:16 PM	#11
ghak99 MVP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $2042250	With that budget I'd suggest a .243 or .270 Remington 700 with a Leupold 3x9x40 VX-1. The Rem 700 is one of the of the most reliable and popular rifles out there and Leupold's reputation is about as good as it gets. Don't laugh, but Walmart has been know to dump bargain guns at prices you won't find at many other places.
Posts: 8,173

11-09-2012, 05:17 PM	#13
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139663647	On a side note, my second choice would be a 7mm. I can drill nails with that thing as well. I have never been a 30-06 fan and I have owned a few of them. With that being said, some guys love it. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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